Where Does ReShade Store Presets and Shaders?
ReShade.ini presets, shader folders and per-game configs on PC.
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ReShade lives next to each game executable: one INI per preset plus reshade-shaders folders holding effects and textures. There is no central library; every game carries its own stack.
Preset files reference shader paths relatively. Moving folders without the shaders folder breaks every effect at once.
Where ReShade stores this, by platform
<game folder>\ReShade.ini
Active preset plus effect search paths; sibling .ini files are alternate presets you toggle in the overlay. The reshade-shaders\Shaders and Textures subfolders must travel with it. Copy all three together when sharing looks.
Frequently asked questions
How do I share a ReShade preset?
Send the preset INI plus any custom shaders from reshade-shaders above. Stock effects resolve from the recipient install.
Why did ReShade stop loading after a game update?
The DLL hook mismatches the new executable. Reinstall the same ReShade version to the game folder above.
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